The thing I love about these guys... They are very open minded from a genre of music they pretty much never listened to. I could be wrong, but it seems that way to me.
One of “America’s” problem, white people will say this is a problem in the black community. NO NO NO. This is a problem that impacts us all. If you cant’t see how it impacts you as a white person then you continue to be a part of the problem. It’s like American history, it’s only told by a white perspective and of course that’s to promote white supremacy.
"Can't a brother get a little peace? There's war on the streets and a war in the Middle East. Instead of war on poverty, they got a war on drugs so the police can bother me." He was a strong brother.
You guys almost made me cry. I am so touched because Hip Hop was created as a way to not only party and have a great time but to also be a creative outlet for impoverished youth to express themselves. It was a place where they could talk about their lives and experiences at a time when they were being silenced and ignored by society. Thats why lyrics are so important in hiphop. It seemed that after realizing how much of the song was edited you got to understand how silenced and edited we were at that time when vocalizing our issues and opinions.
@@soniadevlin487 watch Hip Hop Evolution on Netflix. It started as party music where the focus was on the beats. After a few years Grandmaster Flash made 'The Message' and social commentary started being a thing. But still, even if it wasn't there from the start, its incredibly important to the genre.
Thats literally who 95 percent of Metal people are.. I grew up on Eurodance, then rap, then jazz and classic, then soul, then contemporary RnB like "The Dream", .. never ever ever have I met more smooth dudes than in a metal club... Jazz folks are fuckin ignorant... I show up washed in sweatpants stankin like a mfer and they look at me crazy even more ignorant with pop music clubs... I dont get in cause the way I look... In my favorite club (the Turock) they only want me to not wear sweatpants.. thats it... Its the people.... if it wasnt for the bouncers I couod walk into this metal club lookin like a rainbow or a unicorn. Most of them still would be down and
Love how yous were fuming at it at the start, I didn't even know that they'd censored in on Radio 1! Just shows how some people just don't want to know about real world issues.
There's an underlying agenda there. Some don't want people to be proactive and thoughtful, the more understanding people get the more likely they'll revolt against the system
Yea it’s also showing how they are making fun of it it’s just in depth and separate ina immature way I see the the fake in it wow not impressed boys man things are fucking different now
Out of every celebrity death ever Tupac is the biggest loss of them all. Genuinely one of the smartest men to become famous ever and he could've done so much for not only rap, but for the world. He would've been 20 or 21 writing this song. Imagine someone this ahead of his time at 40+ years old. Listen to Brenda's Got A Baby. One of the wisest men to have ever lived. RIP Tupac, one of the greatest minds to ever have lived.
This might be the most genuine rereaction to a song I've ever seen, good shit mates! It's content like this that makes this channel stand out from the others
I actually need this channel its the only channel that i click on every single time i see a new video the fact that it brings me back to old classics that ive taken for granted and at the same time keeps me up to date with the current day hiphop all at the same time just makes my life better its unusual to me that a youtube channel can brighten my day like this please never quitttt
This song literally brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. These problems STILL FUCKING EXIST TO THIS DAY! So unbelievably sad and anger inducing
Amazing reaction as usual. It's amazing with age, how we here things differently than when we were younger. Hardest working channel in the game... More like hardest evolving channel in the game!!!
I was 5 when this came out. This is my longest remembered hip hop song. I knew it by heart then and I still do. It has always been important to me. I love seeing y'all realize the depth of it when TRULY listening. I was 5 and as a black American, I KNEW this message was important.
It's great that you guys caught on the words that were bleeped out. An English rapper called 'lowkey' said free palestine in a freestyle which was cut out of bbc. The people that control music are VERY strict with controlling what gets heard. Anything that goes against their agenda. If it's rappers talking about killing eachother that's fine. If it's real issues that the government doesn't want people challenging they have to control it.
That was mic righteous. They didn't cut it out of lowkeys, he said it then they go complaints so they cut it from Mics. He came back and did a 2nd part where he said fuck it I can still say free Palestine.
Completely agree guys, so much stuff was missed growing up because of radio edits, things like issues in this song hat could have easily helped shaped your opinion on things going forward as an adult.
This video reminds me of the opening bars from Jay-Z on his song Renegade featuring Eminem, which I recommend you guys react to with lyrics up. "Motherfuckas say that I'm foolish, I only talk about jewels. Do you fools listen to music or do you just skim through it." Not calling you guys fools but making a point that a lot of people who hear rap music, and even criticize, just listen on a surface level and don't dive into the deeper lyrical meaning. That's when you get the stereotypical "Rap is crap" crowd who say it's only about "money, drugs, and bitches." Even with rappers like Tupac, who are very straight forward in their message and delivery, the meaning can still be lost on the casual listener. Many lyricists are more abstract and coded in their language so I don't expect anyone to be able to catch the overall meaning of every song first listen so I do really appreciate when you guys try to look at the lyrics to gain a better understanding. Keep it up, I really enjoy watching you guys react.
Dumb it down - Lupe Fiasco I know you guys don't like Lupe, but he is one rapper still putting out music and still refusing to dumb it down for playability and popularity. That's why when his music hits, it hits hard and impacts lives like Steph Curry's. His latest album has received almost no play and no buzz, but it's one of his best albums when it comes to depth, lyricism, symbolism, and message. Anyways, at least I know you guys will like Dumb It Down cause you've made it clear what your opinions on the subject are in this video. I hope you give Lupe another shot (and not start with his most complex songs!). Heck, you don't have to react to him again, just listen to his first two albums The Cool and Food and Liquor and which are considered as classics.
@@ImInYourBrains Lupe is one of my all time favorites so I'd love for them to react to more of him. I've played Drogas WAVE so much since it came out but it's one of those projects that is impossible to have a first reaction that does the song/album justice. "Jonylah Forever" is a beautiful tribute song that I think could work as a stand alone reaction without need for context of the whole album. I think "Dumb It Down" wouldn't be as hard of a starting point as Mural was for them but I think they should start with more straight-forward tracks. "Kick push," "He Say She Say," and "Hurt Me Soul" are all great storytelling tracks that are relatively easy to digest first listen.
@@-Dino you are probably right. I just remember, the hook being easy to understand and having a message similar to the opinion expressed by Simon in this video. Other tracks I think are easier include The Show Goes On and B**ch Bad.
Notorious thugs next! Bone thugs and BIG it doesnt get any better, also Tupac and Bonethugs Thug Luv is great as well. Bone thugs is the only group to have songs with Tupac, BIG, and Easy E.
There’s a book by Tupac that came out after his death. It’s a collection of his poetry from his private journals, most from before fame. It’s called “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” by Tupac Shakur. You guys should check it out. His words are pretty deep. He had a greater appreciation of the fundamental understanding of the angst and dissonance towards authority within our generation. His musical career and death overshadowed his true poetic greatness.
2pac is the greatest reason being people from all over the world, of all races even those from obscure countries know of him. He had the greatest influence in hiphop.
Please do discuss the politics if they present themselves. Although you’re across the pond, you hit the nail on the head about things in the U.S. Politics are indeed part of music sometimes, and it’d be disingenuous to ignore that. Great reaction as usual!
A 2pac reaction!!! 2pac is indeed imo the goat for real. Thanks for the reaction and if you want another from 2pac song, I suggest Me Against The World. It's my fave song from him and I think its one of his best. Keep on rocking and reacting!
When I was a youngster my world was full of stress, to the point I felt I couldn’t breath. I would go into my room, place my tape in and rewind and rewind Tupac’s song. I always wondered why I would I would do that. Than I figured that Tupac perfectly captured the rage and pain inside myself. By rewinding it and playing over and over I was able to cope with my world at the time.
The song meant so much because given the time, there wasn’t a means at which we could all share these experiences like we have today with social media. Hearing a song like that on the radio as a teenager let me know that we are all experiencing this together collectively.
This song will never get old. 2 Pac was no just a rapper. He was a prophetic rapper. He did so much. Even his gangsta rap was full of pain. 27 years old when he was taken. As I've gotten older I see how important he was. His message is for the world. #2pacforPesident
This is the best reaction channel, the depth you go in and topics in the song I love it. As a Tupac fan of the gate when I heard him when I was young around 14 (2006) he is such a amazing story teller and he gives you the big picture and alot of clear info.
Fellow metal heads know all about covering up hard facts. We've never given up the fight since metal's inception. The only difference between metal and hip hop is we were able to choose to be alienated.
This is why i fell in love with hip hop. I had a poster in my room of 2pac when i was 10 in 1995. Didnt know who he was, but he looked cool. Thought it was a duo since it showed a mirror image of him and the name 2pac. But the meaning of the lyrics was what i fell in love with.
Thank you for keeping Pac's legacy alive by talking about the lyrics. His work will stand the test of time, Pac was more poet then anything else. Rest in paradise pac...thank you for giving my teen years and my life meaning with your words.
“You made a G today, but you made it a sleazy way/Selling crack to the kids/I got get paid/Well hey, that’s the way it is.” Is one of the most powerful lyrics of all time
I'm from London. They played the uncut version for years. In more recent years they've edited it. However I appreciate what you're saying and especially the passion you're putting into it!! Thanks guys!! Seriously!!
Wow... I’m neither black nor white. I’m Tongan/Polynesian and I’ve been on the receiving end of racism growing up. I understand that’s just how people are but to see how you guys care about the entire meaning of this song is deep. The only time people were less racist to me was when my family started making it to the NFL and NBA which is sad... but all we can do is keep loving. Keep serving and keep smiling. Thank you fellas for this!! A ghetto Tongan boy from LA
Adanna Onu he was 21 in 92. He died as 25 year old in 96. Born June 16 1971. Died Friday the 13 September after 6 days in the hospital. Some might killed him in the hospital.
I only care about facts my friend. Pac was like and 60 year old soul when he was twenty but she said he was 19 and he was 21. Only facts i care about, anyone who saw his interview as a 17 year old knew what he was capable of anyway.
Respect to you guys. You guys get the lyrics. You guys explained the lyrics and what was going on from neutral perspective way better then I could've explained it to my kids.
Guys you absolutely have to check out Dear Mama from pac with the lyrics if you wanna understand what kind of guy he was and where he's coming from, plus this track has a sick bass line and one of my favorite bar ever.
You guys are amazing!! I just found you guys and I’m a FAN! Wish you were still doing this. Love y’all! Thank you for being such awesome humans!! ❤️❤️❤️
Joey Bada$$ - Survival Tactics and Joey Bada$$ - Waves He was only 17 when he wrote these songs and they are extremely insane and better than a majority of the rappers today
I somehow missed this when i found this channel because I love Simon and im angry. im glad i get to see it now. this beautiful reaction guys. well done.
A majestic song. Tupac started a societal change with Brenda's got a Baby but I think this song symbolizes the movement more so just because of the popularity.
Exactly the reason of your reaction and why all of us that loved hip hop growing up we couldn’t understand why some people didn’t like it ... Best story telling and shedding light on the truth best expressions through music and 2 Pac WAS AND IS STILL THE BEST OF ALL TIME
React to Gang Starr- Moment of Truth Tupac- Keep Your Head Up Nas- The World is Yours Tupac- Thugz Mansion Kendrick Lamar- Mortal Man OutKast- Humble Mumble
First of all let me just say how cool and needed these videos are. Is there anything better than seeing people turn over rocks when you know whats underneath. It's like watching people open a gift 🎁 as you guys start to get deeper and deeper into the songs I feel like its going to be important for you to uncover what was going on in the rap game at the time. That extra bit of context will add an extra layer of significance to a lot of bar, songs, movements. Their have been so many docuseries made about the rap game, from high production value projects to $5 beef dvds. I will put together a good list. Keep up the good work guys you rock.
I know that I'm watching this a year too late, but I love the fact that you all are taking the time to listen and understand different perspectives and different walks of life. I love that you all are also acknowledging the fact that even though we're from different races you don't understand the plight of the black person but the key is your taking the time to understand it.
You guys are the metalhead reactor GOATS! Not only do you react but also discuss the song in a detailed manner. I think you two are really good people it shows.
Your passion for the meaning of this song damn near literally touched my heart. I absolutely love this.
I felt this comment
Fucking crying at their appreciation for one of the greatest of all time.
The thing I love about these guys... They are very open minded from a genre of music they pretty much never listened to. I could be wrong, but it seems that way to me.
Their passion is the reason why I subscribed..
One of “America’s” problem, white people will say this is a problem in the black community. NO NO NO. This is a problem that impacts us all. If you cant’t see how it impacts you as a white person then you continue to be a part of the problem. It’s like American history, it’s only told by a white perspective and of course that’s to promote white supremacy.
"Can't a brother get a little peace? There's war on the streets and a war in the Middle East. Instead of war on poverty, they got a war on drugs so the police can bother me." He was a strong brother.
You hear it and it hits you but then you see the words written down and damn 💥
My favorite verse so deep
Just still incredible.ill bump pac until I die
You guys almost made me cry. I am so touched because Hip Hop was created as a way to not only party and have a great time but to also be a creative outlet for impoverished youth to express themselves. It was a place where they could talk about their lives and experiences at a time when they were being silenced and ignored by society. Thats why lyrics are so important in hiphop. It seemed that after realizing how much of the song was edited you got to understand how silenced and edited we were at that time when vocalizing our issues and opinions.
Real shit.
Not true it was always there once it moved out of block parties and became a way of making money
@@soniadevlin487 watch Hip Hop Evolution on Netflix. It started as party music where the focus was on the beats. After a few years Grandmaster Flash made 'The Message' and social commentary started being a thing.
But still, even if it wasn't there from the start, its incredibly important to the genre.
So Trueee👋🏾🙏🏾😊😊😊
both of you have are pure genuine people with good hearts love one of my fave reaction vids ever
Welcome to Europe
@@Censtudios Not everyone, but Europeans sure are less ignorant and rational
i just can like this comment because its all true much much love from germany !!
If only America was like that
Thats literally who 95 percent of Metal people are.. I grew up on Eurodance, then rap, then jazz and classic, then soul, then contemporary RnB like "The Dream", ..
never ever ever have I met more smooth dudes than in a metal club... Jazz folks are fuckin ignorant... I show up washed in sweatpants stankin like a mfer and they look at me crazy even more ignorant with pop music clubs... I dont get in cause the way I look... In my favorite club (the Turock) they only want me to not wear sweatpants.. thats it... Its the people.... if it wasnt for the bouncers I couod walk into this metal club lookin like a rainbow or a unicorn. Most of them still would be down and
You two are some level of legends I tell you that
Jason Bradshaw Big Gain$ and JD Da Prophet,
one of the first rockheads channel in reacting section of youtube, im pressing "f"
Love how yous were fuming at it at the start, I didn't even know that they'd censored in on Radio 1! Just shows how some people just don't want to know about real world issues.
Weston 1878 apparently “blast” is a cuss word?
Love this video. And naw it hasn't changed
There's an underlying agenda there. Some don't want people to be proactive and thoughtful, the more understanding people get the more likely they'll revolt against the system
Everyone has gone soft, I blame social media.
Yea it’s also showing how they are making fun of it it’s just in depth and separate ina immature way I see the the fake in it wow not impressed boys man things are fucking different now
Yall was pissed off but yall right lol
DJ WAVE 🤝
They made money off that shit being played over there that’s the point
Out of every celebrity death ever Tupac is the biggest loss of them all. Genuinely one of the smartest men to become famous ever and he could've done so much for not only rap, but for the world. He would've been 20 or 21 writing this song. Imagine someone this ahead of his time at 40+ years old. Listen to Brenda's Got A Baby. One of the wisest men to have ever lived. RIP Tupac, one of the greatest minds to ever have lived.
Same with bob marley i feel. Rip Marley. Rip Pac
Faxxxxx 😣😣 they take the gifted ones from us
One of the best comments
.keep it up
Government does t want anyone smart enough to teach the masses let alone anyone of minorities
Tupac is not dead, listen to his to his songs, he faked his death because he hated the spitlight of telling the truth.
This might be the most genuine rereaction to a song I've ever seen, good shit mates! It's content like this that makes this channel stand out from the others
Wow, I really love this, that was the most genuine reaction to a song I've ever seen
I think ALL of us from the UK reacted to this with you. Those lyrics are just stupendous
I actually need this channel its the only channel that i click on every single time i see a new video the fact that it brings me back to old classics that ive taken for granted and at the same time keeps me up to date with the current day hiphop all at the same time just makes my life better its unusual to me that a youtube channel can brighten my day like this please never quitttt
This song literally brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. These problems STILL FUCKING EXIST TO THIS DAY! So unbelievably sad and anger inducing
I love how you guys digest hip-hop. You guys have so much interest, humility and willingness to learn. Salute to you two.
From a production standpoint I appreciate how you guys didn't add your outro after the discussion. Great reaction as usual.
Other emotional songs it wasn't done, wonder is it cause 2pac's dead too
Yeah, I picked up on that, too.
Nearly at 200k let’s go rock reacts!
Amazing reaction as usual. It's amazing with age, how we here things differently than when we were younger. Hardest working channel in the game... More like hardest evolving channel in the game!!!
I was 5 when this came out. This is my longest remembered hip hop song. I knew it by heart then and I still do. It has always been important to me. I love seeing y'all realize the depth of it when TRULY listening. I was 5 and as a black American, I KNEW this message was important.
It's great that you guys caught on the words that were bleeped out. An English rapper called 'lowkey' said free palestine in a freestyle which was cut out of bbc. The people that control music are VERY strict with controlling what gets heard. Anything that goes against their agenda. If it's rappers talking about killing eachother that's fine. If it's real issues that the government doesn't want people challenging they have to control it.
You are so right about that...
that particular comment puts the BBC at risk of getting into problems with terrorist groups tbf. so that one I can understand.
@@z.kramer6027 The BBC say controversial shit all the time, they just offend ordinary people. If it offends the rich and powerful they'll censor it.
xxxtensioncord PREACH!!
That was mic righteous. They didn't cut it out of lowkeys, he said it then they go complaints so they cut it from Mics. He came back and did a 2nd part where he said fuck it I can still say free Palestine.
Completely agree guys, so much stuff was missed growing up because of radio edits, things like issues in this song hat could have easily helped shaped your opinion on things going forward as an adult.
To think someone at 21 had so much power and emotion to put into his music. They labeled this gangster rap when it was just pure genius.
This video reminds me of the opening bars from Jay-Z on his song Renegade featuring Eminem, which I recommend you guys react to with lyrics up. "Motherfuckas say that I'm foolish, I only talk about jewels. Do you fools listen to music or do you just skim through it." Not calling you guys fools but making a point that a lot of people who hear rap music, and even criticize, just listen on a surface level and don't dive into the deeper lyrical meaning. That's when you get the stereotypical "Rap is crap" crowd who say it's only about "money, drugs, and bitches." Even with rappers like Tupac, who are very straight forward in their message and delivery, the meaning can still be lost on the casual listener. Many lyricists are more abstract and coded in their language so I don't expect anyone to be able to catch the overall meaning of every song first listen so I do really appreciate when you guys try to look at the lyrics to gain a better understanding. Keep it up, I really enjoy watching you guys react.
yeah i thought of this verse too!
yesss "i dumb down for my audience to double my dollas"
Mos Def - Mathematics
Dumb it down - Lupe Fiasco
I know you guys don't like Lupe, but he is one rapper still putting out music and still refusing to dumb it down for playability and popularity. That's why when his music hits, it hits hard and impacts lives like Steph Curry's. His latest album has received almost no play and no buzz, but it's one of his best albums when it comes to depth, lyricism, symbolism, and message.
Anyways, at least I know you guys will like Dumb It Down cause you've made it clear what your opinions on the subject are in this video.
I hope you give Lupe another shot (and not start with his most complex songs!). Heck, you don't have to react to him again, just listen to his first two albums The Cool and Food and Liquor and which are considered as classics.
@@ImInYourBrains Lupe is one of my all time favorites so I'd love for them to react to more of him. I've played Drogas WAVE so much since it came out but it's one of those projects that is impossible to have a first reaction that does the song/album justice. "Jonylah Forever" is a beautiful tribute song that I think could work as a stand alone reaction without need for context of the whole album. I think "Dumb It Down" wouldn't be as hard of a starting point as Mural was for them but I think they should start with more straight-forward tracks. "Kick push," "He Say She Say," and "Hurt Me Soul" are all great storytelling tracks that are relatively easy to digest first listen.
@@-Dino you are probably right. I just remember, the hook being easy to understand and having a message similar to the opinion expressed by Simon in this video. Other tracks I think are easier include The Show Goes On and B**ch Bad.
Notorious thugs next! Bone thugs and BIG it doesnt get any better, also Tupac and Bonethugs Thug Luv is great as well. Bone thugs is the only group to have songs with Tupac, BIG, and Easy E.
Wow...I didn't know that. That's super cool
And Big Pun!
Yess they need to do Bone Thugs!! 💞
1st Of The Month too!
Bizzy bone is the best
This has to be your best reaction video
There’s a book by Tupac that came out after his death. It’s a collection of his poetry from his private journals, most from before fame. It’s called “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” by Tupac Shakur. You guys should check it out. His words are pretty deep. He had a greater appreciation of the fundamental understanding of the angst and dissonance towards authority within our generation. His musical career and death overshadowed his true poetic greatness.
2pac is the greatest reason being people from all over the world, of all races even those from obscure countries know of him. He had the greatest influence in hiphop.
"Some things don't ever change" Still fits today.
Great reactions, I’m so glad you’re both venturing through the history of hip-hop and the current, it’s great to see.
Kendrick Lamar: Hii Power. One of his best songs ever in my opinion and its got such a unique melody/beat.
HIIIPOWER!
Produced by J.Cole
Kendrick Lamar: alright and hiiipower. Some of the most powerfull music videos and songs ive ever seen
hiiipower would be cool
HIIIPOWER!!
HIIIPOWER! Probably my favourite Kendrick song!
Yes most definitely HiiiPower
Threes eyes to my alumni!
Please do discuss the politics if they present themselves. Although you’re across the pond, you hit the nail on the head about things in the U.S. Politics are indeed part of music sometimes, and it’d be disingenuous to ignore that. Great reaction as usual!
Mos Def: Mathematics. MUST DO. HANDS DOWN ABSOLUTE LYRICAL MASTERPIECE. Need lyrics. Thank me later
Mos Def was spittin some mad truth in that song, well before Wikileaks and Snowden pulled the veil
Ezra Przytyk that whole album is absolutely incredible
That, or Respiration by Black Star.
@@ZodsSnappedNeck what?
You wanna know how to rhyme you better learn how to add
It's mathematics
A 2pac reaction!!! 2pac is indeed imo the goat for real. Thanks for the reaction and if you want another from 2pac song, I suggest Me Against The World. It's my fave song from him and I think its one of his best. Keep on rocking and reacting!
His second verse in that song is POWERFUL
When I was a youngster my world was full of stress, to the point I felt I couldn’t breath. I would go into my room, place my tape in and rewind and rewind Tupac’s song. I always wondered why I would I would do that. Than I figured that Tupac perfectly captured the rage and pain inside myself. By rewinding it and playing over and over I was able to cope with my world at the time.
The song meant so much because given the time, there wasn’t a means at which we could all share these experiences like we have today with social media. Hearing a song like that on the radio as a teenager let me know that we are all experiencing this together collectively.
This song will never get old. 2 Pac was no just a rapper. He was a prophetic rapper. He did so much. Even his gangsta rap was full of pain. 27 years old when he was taken. As I've gotten older I see how important he was. His message is for the world. #2pacforPesident
You two truly are special.
I can't tell you enough how much we appreciate you guys!
this song is something special pac was and is a legend unitl the end of time
Music is beautiful. From rock to hiphop/rap and everything in between.
This is the best reaction channel, the depth you go in and topics in the song I love it. As a Tupac fan of the gate when I heard him when I was young around 14 (2006) he is such a amazing story teller and he gives you the big picture and alot of clear info.
This is what hiphop is about. Transcending culture, color, differences. Salute
Meek mill- Dreams and Nightmares
This song is absolutely amazing and always got me hype before a game. This is a MUST no doubt
Yes. Easily my favorite Meek Mill song
Shoutout Super Bowl champs
Tee Grizzley‘ s First Day Out is also a great mixture between story telling and a party song.
Asap Killmonger hard agree
Song is trash
Fellow metal heads know all about covering up hard facts. We've never given up the fight since metal's inception. The only difference between metal and hip hop is we were able to choose to be alienated.
This is why i fell in love with hip hop. I had a poster in my room of 2pac when i was 10 in 1995. Didnt know who he was, but he looked cool. Thought it was a duo since it showed a mirror image of him and the name 2pac. But the meaning of the lyrics was what i fell in love with.
this is an amazing song. so glad you guys liked it.
Thank you for keeping Pac's legacy alive by talking about the lyrics. His work will stand the test of time, Pac was more poet then anything else. Rest in paradise pac...thank you for giving my teen years and my life meaning with your words.
Honestly your best video yet.👊👊
“You made a G today, but you made it a sleazy way/Selling crack to the kids/I got get paid/Well hey, that’s the way it is.” Is one of the most powerful lyrics of all time
Jon looks traumatised 😂😂
I love it lol
I'm from London. They played the uncut version for years. In more recent years they've edited it. However I appreciate what you're saying and especially the passion you're putting into it!! Thanks guys!! Seriously!!
Wow... I’m neither black nor white. I’m Tongan/Polynesian and I’ve been on the receiving end of racism growing up. I understand that’s just how people are but to see how you guys care about the entire meaning of this song is deep. The only time people were less racist to me was when my family started making it to the NFL and NBA which is sad... but all we can do is keep loving. Keep serving and keep smiling. Thank you fellas for this!!
A ghetto Tongan boy from LA
“Changes” samples a lot of “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range, that’s where the piano, the chorus and the song concept all come from
it was recorded when he was 19 in 1992 but released after his death in 1998
Adanna Onu he was 21 in 92. He died as 25 year old in 96. Born June 16 1971. Died Friday the 13 September after 6 days in the hospital. Some might killed him in the hospital.
@@runelarsen8521 Regardless of age he was on another level.
it's crazy because I thought this would be a song he'd do later and didn't think his early stuff could sound like this.
I only care about facts my friend. Pac was like and 60 year old soul when he was twenty but she said he was 19 and he was 21. Only facts i care about, anyone who saw his interview as a 17 year old knew what he was capable of anyway.
Adanna Onu still predicted the future and coming back 2019
Reasons why I'm such a Tupac's fan =(
Do 2pac - Guetto Gospel ft Elton Jhon.
It's Amazing.
Respect to you guys. You guys get the lyrics. You guys explained the lyrics and what was going on from neutral perspective way better then I could've explained it to my kids.
Guys you absolutely have to check out Dear Mama from pac with the lyrics if you wanna understand what kind of guy he was and where he's coming from, plus this track has a sick bass line and one of my favorite bar ever.
You guys are amazing!! I just found you guys and I’m a FAN! Wish you were still doing this. Love y’all! Thank you for being such awesome humans!! ❤️❤️❤️
Joey Bada$$ - Survival Tactics and Joey Bada$$ - Waves
He was only 17 when he wrote these songs and they are extremely insane and better than a majority of the rappers today
Survival Tactics is an amazing track!
One of the best songs ever created!
Do more 2pac classisc please
Great choice guys! No, it’s still not different in America. Patiently waiting for Money Trees though.
I somehow missed this when i found this channel because I love Simon and im angry. im glad i get to see it now. this beautiful reaction guys. well done.
Love what you guys are doing, more tupac reaction please.. cheers
A majestic song. Tupac started a societal change with Brenda's got a Baby but I think this song symbolizes the movement more so just because of the popularity.
incredible. it’s as simple as that.
Every word that 2pac said on this song is so true and still I see no changes
You guys would love reacting to tupacs interviews. Completely honest, intelligent and unfiltered. His life was a movie
You guys are amazing, and this is such a beautiful song.
Paused right on my favorite lines of the song.
"You gotta operate the easy way..
I made a G today..
But ya made it in a sleazy way"
I was looking at this and was touched by how passionate you guys were about the meaning of what Pac was saying. Great reaction
Easily my favorite of your videos. Well done.
Great reaction! I'm so glad you guys know the real truth of this song!
Brendas Got a Baby & or Keep Your Head Up please, 2Pac is the greatest.
Great vid....one of my favorite Pac songs ever...he doesnt get enough credit in some circles for the depth of his social commentary.
React to Tupac-Keep Ya Head Up
This song is the literal reason I ever started listening to Hip-Hop. My favorite song of all time. Love the video, guys.
Still relevant man... RIP George Floyd
I can’t stand when people stop the music but to hear you guys talk about it logically, I like it. So it doesn’t bother me. Definitely subbing
Exactly the reason of your reaction and why all of us that loved hip hop growing up we couldn’t understand why some people didn’t like it ... Best story telling and shedding light on the truth best expressions through music and 2 Pac WAS AND IS STILL THE BEST OF ALL TIME
React to
Gang Starr- Moment of Truth
Tupac- Keep Your Head Up
Nas- The World is Yours
Tupac- Thugz Mansion
Kendrick Lamar- Mortal Man
OutKast- Humble Mumble
Anytime I hear Tupac I get chills its crazy vro rip the greatest
Perfect re reaction
First of all let me just say how cool and needed these videos are. Is there anything better than seeing people turn over rocks when you know whats underneath. It's like watching people open a gift 🎁 as you guys start to get deeper and deeper into the songs I feel like its going to be important for you to uncover what was going on in the rap game at the time. That extra bit of context will add an extra layer of significance to a lot of bar, songs, movements. Their have been so many docuseries made about the rap game, from high production value projects to $5 beef dvds. I will put together a good list. Keep up the good work guys you rock.
He was 21, died when he was 26. 1996.
Soooo much respect for the commentary throughout the entire video!!
Nas - Rewind ; Nas - I gave you power.
Storytelling & creativity at their Best!
Nas calls tupav a god cos he worship him!!!!
From watching the first few minutes I subscribed....thank you for such an honest and candid reaction
Should react to 2Pac - Brenda's Got A Baby. Classic story telling by Pac on his debut album 2Pacalypse Now
I know that I'm watching this a year too late, but I love the fact that you all are taking the time to listen and understand different perspectives and different walks of life. I love that you all are also acknowledging the fact that even though we're from different races you don't understand the plight of the black person but the key is your taking the time to understand it.
Mick Jenkins- What am I to do
Thank you guys for being real.... The passion you guys have for the fact that the song is cut off of radio is amazing
You guys invited to the BBQ lol. Basically your welcome in the black community for this lol.
Genuinely the most positive And heartfelt reaction 👌
This song was originally recorded in 1992
You guys are the metalhead reactor GOATS! Not only do you react but also discuss the song in a detailed manner. I think you two are really good people it shows.
Gimme the loot - Biggie
I love how you guys see the message in the art tupac is truly missed in the culture. Much love to you guys! ✊
Keep your head up - 2pac
He was a true poet genuine philosopher
You should do "U Cant C me" by 2pac it's him having fun an flexing like crazy